Intel Core i5-10310Y socket: BGA 1377
The Intel Core i5-10310Y uses BGA 1377, a soldered ultra mobile package. The quad core 7 W chip boosts to 4.1 GHz.
- Socket
- BGA 1377
- Launched
- August 2019
- Cores and threads
- 4 and 8
- Base power
- 7 W
- Codename
- Amber Lake-Y
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 1.1 / 4.1 GHz
Intel Core i5-10310Y specifications
| Cores | 4 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 8 |
| Core architecture | Skylake based cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 1.1 GHz base, up to 4.1 GHz with Turbo Boost 2.0 |
| Cache | 6 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 7 W (9 W cTDP up, 5.5 W cTDP down) |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | LPDDR3-2133 and DDR3L-1600, two channels, up to 16 GB |
| PCI Express | 10 lanes, PCIe 3.0 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (up to 1.05 GHz, 24 execution units) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA1377 (26.5 by 18.5 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-10310Y needs a motherboard with a BGA 1377 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1377 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1377 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,377 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 26.5 × 18.5 mm |
| Introduced | August 2019 |
| Memory | LPDDR4X-3733 and DDR4-3200 on Ice Lake-Y, LPDDR3-2133 and DDR3L-1600 on Amber Lake-Y, two channels |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i5-10310Y is
The Core i5-10310Y is a four core, eight thread ultra mobile processor from the 10th generation Amber Lake Y family. It launched in August 2019 for thin detachables with a 1.1 GHz base and up to 4.1 GHz boost at 7 W. It steps above the 10210Y in clocks.
Six megabytes of Smart Cache match its sibling while boost rises 100 MHz. The 4.1 GHz single core peak leads Y tablet bursts for app launches. All core sustained speed settles near 2.8 GHz with adequate cooling.
UHD Graphics up to 1.05 GHz cover detachable displays and external monitors. The chip fits premium 2-in-1 designs between the 10210Y and the i7-10510Y. Four cores handle meetings plus background sync.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 10310Y solders to BGA 1377 on thin detachable boards. Makers tune cTDP across 5.5 to 9 W per thickness. There is no socketed option.
Soldered memory and storage share the slim board with the SoC. Intel download pages carry the 6M cache specification. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered trade offs.
U series BGA1528 boards cannot host the Y chip. Power envelopes differ completely.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
LPDDR3-2133 or DDR3L-1600 soldered in two channels up to 16 GB is the detachable memory. Premium designs fix 8 or 16 GB. No memory slots exist.
Ten PCIe 3.0 lanes wire NVMe storage and board devices per Y platform design. Detachables pair 256 GB SSDs with the chip. USB-C extends displays and storage.
Passive or single micro fan cooling covers 7 W silently. The 5.5 W down mode favors reading marathons. No retail cooler pattern exists.
Upgrade paths
Soldered packaging blocks processor upgrades. Keyboards and cloud storage extend detachable use. Device replacement is the performance path.
At order time the Core i7-10510Y adds cache and graphics speed on the same BGA 1377 family. Later tablets moved to newer low power silicon.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core i5-10310Y use?
It uses BGA 1377 soldered to the detachable board.
How is the 10310Y different from the 10210Y?
Higher 1.1 GHz base and 4.1 GHz boost against 1.0 and 4.0 GHz, with the same 6 MB cache.
How much power does the 10310Y use?
7 W base with 9 W cTDP up and 5.5 W down.
What memory does the 10310Y take?
Soldered LPDDR3-2133 or DDR3L-1600 in two channels up to 16 GB.
When did the 10310Y launch?
August 2019 with the 10th generation Y family.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i5-10310Y processor (Intel downloads)
- Intel introduces 10th generation Comet Lake Y and U processors (CNX Software)
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